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After Hours Review Service Guide and Form (CE1251)

Guidelines and forms for requesting an after-hours review service (AHRS) for Building Code Enforcement Plan Review. 

Last updated: January 2026

09c01 Commercial Steel Guardrail
CE-1397 Commercial Energy Efficiency Certificate

The Commercial Energy Efficiency Certificate shall be posted in accordance with Section C401.3 of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code. 

Last updated: 03/08/2024

24-01-R Examples of Required Plans (Residential Information Package-1)

Revised 03/25/2024

 

24-11-R Mobile Home Deck

Updated: July 30, 2024

Calculation of Impervious Percentage (CE1207)

A tool to assist in determining the amount of impervious area as a percentage on lots 15,000 square feet or less.

Last updated: 5.3.2021

Commercial Plan Review Checklist for Traffic

Commercial plan review checklist for Traffic (OCE001)

List of Licensed Sign Contractors

List of sign contractors currently licensed with the City of Houston.

Last updated: January 30, 2025

iPermits Reference Guide for Sign Administration

Quick reference guide for the iPermits online portal for Sign Administration users.

Residential Permitting 101

A general overview of the residential building permit process. This presentation will outline the basic steps involved in submitting plans for review, obtaining permits, and scheduling inspections for one and two-family dwellings.

Last updated: 5/22/2023